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Equipment Operator III

Alachua County
Gainesville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026
JOB Completion of eighth grade and two years experience operating heavy and/or complex equipment; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.

A valid State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brakes is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Must obtain an "N" endorsement within thirty days of employment.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES This is highly skilled work operating a variety of power construction equipment and motorized vehicles for the Alachua County Department of Public Works.

An employee assigned to this classification operates compressors, pumps, hoists, cranes, derricks, shovels, tractors, scrapers, and motor graders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structural and reinforcing steel, and pour concrete or other hard surface paving materials.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Salary : $20

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